Alternative Economies: An Evening of Shared Readings

Thursday February 5th
Doors & drinks 6.30pm; Readings start 7pm

For the latest in our series of reading evenings, we'll be sharing excerpts from books, essays, poems and other texts that explore alternative economies: the care economy, the barter economy, mutual aid, the relational as opposed to the transactional, and other ways we organise ourselves outside of capitalism - as well as visions for alternatives like Degrowth and Donut Economics.

All are invited to propose a short reading via events@kairos.london, or just come along to listen. We welcome human stories (fictional and factual) as much as economic theories.

Expect to hear readings from "Vulture Capitalism" by Grace Blakeley, "The Gift" by Lewis Hyde, "Debt" by David Graeber and "The Global Casino" by Ann Pettifor.

Other readings could include passages from "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, "Caliban and the Witch" by Silvia Federici, "Small is Beautiful" by EF Schumacher, "Less is More" by Jason Hickel, "The Care Economy" by Tim Jackson, "Think Like a Commoner: A Short Introduction to the Life of the Commons" by David Bollier, "Pandemic Solidarity" by Marina Sitrin et al and "Mutual Aid" by Peter Kropotkin.

The readings will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and informal discussion about these alternative economic ideas and how to nurture them.

If you're unable to attend but have suggestions for alternative economies you think we should include we'd love to hear from you. And do let us know if there are any written works you think we should add to our library collection.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Event starts at 7pm.

£15 Standard; £5 Community Members (use the coupon code sent via email); £8 Struggling Financially; £8 Under 30s; £20 with Donation. Free for Frequent Visitor and Supporter Members (log into your account). Food complimentary.

Before requesting a discounted ticket, please consider sincerely: Are you struggling to meet your basic needs? Would you have to make a genuine sacrifice to buy a full priced ticket? Do you have reduced earnings through a lifestyle choice or is it because you're dedicating your time to unpaid work relating to the climate and nature crises or as a result of structural inequality? If you're struggling to afford even the reduced price please contact us via events@kairos.london.

Please note that this events will largely take place in our basement space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via events@kairos.london.

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